12CHE

12CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Fortes, Mr G. Milne.

12CHE - Chemistry NCEA Level 2

Aims of the Course:

Understanding the World: Chemistry explains the properties of everyday substances, the changes they undergo, and the principles behind various natural phenomena. You learn to analyse information, draw conclusions, and apply logical reasoning.

Real-World Applications: Understanding chemical concepts helps you make informed decisions about health, nutrition, environmental issues, and the use of household products. It also provides a basis for understanding issues such as pollution, climate change, and sustainable energy.

Topics:

Students study topics including:

  • Investigations and titrations to determine presence of substances in a sample.

  • Organic chemistry.

  • Structure of substances to explain their uses in the modern world.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should have achieved 15 Dilworth Points in 11SCI.

Pathway

Course Skills

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91165 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.